128508
Photograph 128508 Second World War, 1939-1945SICILY, ITALY. C. 1943-07. INFANTRYMEN WADING ASHORE FROM LANDING CRAFT IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THE INVASION. (BRITISH ADMIRALTY PHOTOGRAPH, BNA4107).
128472 Accession Number: 128472
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AUGUSTA, SICILY, ITALY. 1943. WITH MOUNT ETNA IN THE BACKGROUND A HUNT CLASS DESTROYER ENGAGING IN SHORE BATTERIES AND MACHINE GUN POSTS INSIDE THE HARBOUR, WHILE COMMANDO TROOPS MAKE FOR THE SHORE IN THEIR LANDING CRAFT. (BRITISH ADMIRALTY PHOTOGRAPH, A18089).
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128472
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Colour: Black & white
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Whole
Item Count
1
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Copyright expired - public domain
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